1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 10 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 347 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.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda S-MX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda S-MX | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | S-MX | Liberty |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |