2002 Toyota FXS vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 2002 Toyota FXS and 2002 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Toyota FXS.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota FXS. 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, 2002 Toyota FXS (270 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota FXS | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | FXS | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4290 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
