2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2510 mm |
