2005 Honda CR-V vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
