2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, both 2000 Honda S-MX and 2000 Saturn L were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn L (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S-MX weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Saturn L.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Saturn L. 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 Saturn L (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX. 2000 Saturn L has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Saturn L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2000 Saturn L | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | S-MX | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
