1995 Honda CRX vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1995 Honda CRX and 1973 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda CRX weights approximately 195 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda CRX | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CRX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |
