1990 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 474 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
