1998 Honda CRX vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, both 1998 Honda CRX and 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1998 Honda CRX. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda CRX weights approximately 16 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda CRX. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda CRX | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CRX | 155 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
