2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2001 Kia Sephia II

To start off, both 2001 Honda S-MX and 2001 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda S-MX 2001 Kia Sephia II
Make Honda Kia
Model S-MX Sephia II
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1973 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 83.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2570 mm


 

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