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
1988 – 1993
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

