2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
