2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 876 kg more than 1998 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Titan | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2510 mm |
