2001 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 1 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, 2001 Daihatsu YRV (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S-MX weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu YRV | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
