1999 Honda S-MX vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, both 1999 Honda S-MX and 1999 Toyota Bandeirante were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S-MX | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
