1979 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Honda CRX
To start off, 1993 Honda CRX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 775 kg more than 1993 Honda CRX.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1993 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1993 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | CRX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
