1992 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1992 Honda CRX
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Astro and 1992 Honda CRX were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 845 kg more than 1992 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Astro 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, 1992 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Astro | 1992 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Astro | CRX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
