2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2001 Honda S-MX and 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 770 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, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | S-MX | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
