1998 Honda S-MX vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 37 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan Gloria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.

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