2001 Audi TT vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 2001 Audi TT and 2001 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi TT (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi TT weights approximately 580 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Audi TT (285 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi TT | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | TT | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
