2009 Honda CR-V vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Cresta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
