1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda S-MX | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | S-MX | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |