2012 Honda CR-V vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 790 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda CR-V | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | Today |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1400 mm |
