1996 Toyota Celica vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1996 Toyota Celica and 1996 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Because 1996 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 1996 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
