1999 Honda S-MX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Volkswagen Caravelle (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S-MX | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
