1998 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Honda S-MX

To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 2 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. Both 1998 Honda S-MX and 2000 Honda S-MX are equipped with a 1,973 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda S-MX 2000 Honda S-MX
Make Honda Honda
Model S-MX S-MX
Year Released 1998 2000
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1973 cc 1973 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1332 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2510 mm


 

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