1996 Honda CRX vs. 1999 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 Toyota Previa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Previa weights approximately 565 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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, 1999 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1999 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CRX | Previa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
