1997 Honda S-MX vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX.
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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda S-MX | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S-MX | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |