2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1070 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
