1999 Honda S-MX vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 944 kg more than 1999 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada 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 | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Armada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
