2002 Honda S-MX vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Honda S-MX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 148 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S-MX | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
