2002 Honda S-MX vs. 1991 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2002 Honda S-MX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 26 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S-MX | 1991 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
