1994 Honda CRX vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Honda CRX.
Because 1984 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda CRX | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CRX | Soarer |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |