2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, both 2001 Honda S-MX and 2001 Subaru HM-01 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Subaru HM-01. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01. 2001 Subaru HM-01 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 Subaru HM-01 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S-MX | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
