1993 Honda CRX vs. 2005 Nissan Platina
To start off, 2005 Nissan Platina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Platina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Platina. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Platina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Platina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Honda CRX.
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, 2005 Nissan Platina (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Platina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 2005 Nissan Platina | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Platina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2480 mm |
