1996 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (191 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 1996 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
