1997 Honda S-MX vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 8 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera 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 | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Primera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
