1994 Honda CRX vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda CRX | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | CRX | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
