1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Alpine | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
