1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda S-MX | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S-MX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |