1986 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Honda CRX
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,953 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 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, 1986 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 1997 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | CRX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1953 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
