2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S-MX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
