2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2002 Honda S-MX and 2002 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo XC90 (268 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 812 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX. 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 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX. 2002 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S-MX | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | S-MX | XC90 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2142 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |