2002 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu YRV and 2002 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daihatsu YRV | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | YRV | S-MX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |