1997 Honda CRX vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 12 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 30 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, 1997 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | CRX | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
