2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Sports |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2160 mm |
