1992 Honda CRX vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda CRX would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1992 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1658 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1992 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda CRX | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CRX | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
