1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
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, 2013 Mini Countryman (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX. 1996 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda S-MX | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | S-MX | Countryman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4133 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2595 mm |