Honda Civic CRX (1988 – 1993) vs BMW Z1 (1988 – 1991): specs compared

The BMW Z1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. The Honda Civic CRX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 899 kg against 1,250 kg. At 3,950 mm, the BMW Z1 is 191 mm longer than the Honda Civic CRX.

Specification Honda Civic CRX Honda Civic CRX 1988 – 1993 BMW Z1 BMW Z1 1988 – 1991
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1988 – 1993 1988 – 1991
Body style — —
Variants 3 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 102 – 150 hp 170 hp
Torque 130 – 204 Nm 222 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.2 – 7.5 s 7.9 s
Top speed 180 – 222 km/h 225 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.7 – 7.3 L/100 km 9.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,950 mm
Width 1,679 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,270 mm 1,278 mm
Wheelbase 2,301 mm 2,446 mm
Curb weight 899 – 1,010 kg 1,250 kg

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