2003 Honda Z vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2003 Honda Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. 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, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Z | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Z | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
