2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 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 2011 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S-MX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
