2008 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Phaeton | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
