2003 Toyota Will vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Will. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX.
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, 1997 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Will | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Will | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
