1998 Honda S-MX vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 618 kg more than 1998 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
