1995 Honda CRX vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. Both 1995 Honda CRX and 1983 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX.
Because 1983 Toyota Celica 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 1983 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda CRX | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CRX | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
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 | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |