1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, both 1996 Honda Today and 1996 Honda CRX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | CRX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
