1996 Honda CRX vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 14 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CRX | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
