1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1994 Honda CRX
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin 1800 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Honda CRX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1994 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 1994 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | CRX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
