2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla 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 31 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 475 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
