2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2002 Fiat Doblo 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, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Doblo. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
