2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | S-MX | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
