1993 Honda CRX vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1993 Honda CRX and 1993 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Opel Calibra (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CRX | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
