1996 Honda CRX vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 16 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1266 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.
Because 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda CRX | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CRX | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |