2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S-MX weights approximately 540 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S-MX | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
