2009 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 1996 Honda CRX are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | CRX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
