1999 Honda S-MX vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Honda S-MX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S-MX weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S-MX | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
