1993 Honda CRX vs. 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, both 1993 Honda CRX and 1993 Volkswagen Corrado were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 160 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 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 1993 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CRX | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
