1998 Honda S-MX vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer (373 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S-MX | 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S-MX | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 1 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
