2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1990 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 425 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, 1990 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1990 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
