1993 Honda CRX vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 20 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Patriot (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 468 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.
Because 2013 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CRX | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
