1997 Honda CRX vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CRX | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
