1998 Honda S-MX vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1108 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.
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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S-MX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
