2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 2 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1520 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, 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 | 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3400 mm |
