2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 34 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2006 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S-MX | Xterra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |