1999 Honda S-MX vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S-MX | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S-MX | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
