1980 Audi Sport vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Sport | CRX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |
