1995 Honda CRX vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda CRX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Honda CRX. (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda CRX | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CRX | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
