1997 Honda CRX vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 24 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX.
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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda CRX | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CRX | Santana |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |