2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 593 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, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | S-MX | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
