2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2000 Honda S-MX and 2000 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 607 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Peugeot 607 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2000 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | S-MX | 607 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
