2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 112 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Armada | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
