2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 200 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada 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 | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S-MX | Armada |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5555 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |