1996 Honda CRX vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 13 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
Because 2009 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki SX4 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, 2009 Suzuki SX4 (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | CRX | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
