1998 Honda CRX vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1998 Honda CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda CRX | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CRX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
