2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 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 26 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | S-MX | 100 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
