2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 10 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 515 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.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S-MX | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
