1987 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Honda CRX
To start off, 1992 Honda CRX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1987 Honda Civic and 1992 Honda CRX are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda CRX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1992 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | CRX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |
