2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 8 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 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 345 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.
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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | Commander | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1973 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
