1978 Audi 100 vs. 1995 Honda CRX
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. Both 1978 Audi 100 and 1995 Honda CRX are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1995 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | CRX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
