Inside Line Compares The Honda CR-Z With A 1987 CRX Si
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fter all the complaints from Honda fans that the CR-Z is not as good of a car compared to the original CRX from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Now Inside Line, stating that Honda had it coming to them for evoking nostalgia towards the light hot hatchback, grabbed a stock 1987 CRX Si to do a side-by-side comparison.
Comparing both exterior and interior styling is a bit harsh on both cars, considering that there is a over 20 years of safety regulations between the two cars. The CRX is gets praised for its no-nonsense design, but the ‘80s style rims and side markers make the car show it’s age. The interior in the CRX is more dated than the exterior, but the writer mentions that using modern standard equipment and materials it would be fresh thanks to the great ergonomics. The CR-Z is a bit complicated and large compared to the 1987 Honda, thanks to the safety regulations. However, the CR-Z is a much nicer car to be inside if the driver doesn’t enjoy a driving experience.
The Simplicity of the CRX makes it a winner when comparing the two cars’ performance. Only using Motor Trend’s numbers (the car has 108,000 miles on the odometer,) the CRX is faster than the CR-Z without its traction control on. Put on the traction control, and the CR-Z becomes dramatically slower. Both cars offer high-revving 1.5L fours and sweet shifting manual transmissions, but the CRX doesn’t need different modes.
Handling for both cars are great, but the CRX is the driver’s car. The little Si can tackle the twisties thanks to the sub-ton curb weight, even with the tiny 14 inch tires. The CR-Z is a good handling hybrid, but can’t match the CRX in the corners.
Where the CR-Z will beat the CRX with mileage, with the high-mileage test car getting 26city and 30 highway compared to the 31 city and 37 highway for the hybrid.
The conclusion is obvious: both cars are products of their time, and are both good at what they do.
[Source: Inside Line]
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