1992 Honda CRX vs. 1989 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1992 Honda CRX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1992 Honda CRX.
Because 1989 Nissan Patrol 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda CRX | 1989 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2980 mm |
