2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 23 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | S-MX | Passat |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |