1997 Honda CRX vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 325 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CRX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
