Need a new family car - please help me decide

41 messages,  Last post on Jul 07, 2011 at 10:40 AM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Car Comparisons, Sedan, SUV

#38 of 41 Re: Need a new family car - please help me decide [elroy5] by ckcrv

Jan 18, 2010 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 26, 2007 9:33 pm)
Can anyone explain the difference between AWD and a 4 WD in the CRV family. Is the 2002 the first year with that package since it has the distinction of being the 1st year of the 2.4 Motor ?

#39 of 41 Re: Need a new family car - please help me decide [ckcrv] by blueiedgod

Jan 20, 2010 (10:44 am)

Replying to: ckcrv (Jan 18, 2010 4:36 pm)
Can anyone explain the difference between AWD and a 4 WD in the CRV family. Is the 2002 the first year with that package since it has the distinction of being the 1st year of the 2.4 Motor ?
 
CR-V does not, or never has had 4WD, it has always been Real Time All Wheel Drive, ever since its introduction on the 1986 Honda Civic Wagon AWD. The system has been improved over the years. It has been made faster and stronger, but the basic principle that you need a speed differential between the front and rear axles to activate is still in use.
 
Gen 1 CR-V had 127 Hp engine.
Gen 1.5 CR-V had 146 hp engine.
Gen 2, and 2.5 had 160 Hp engine, but Gen 2.5 has the newer AWD unit, drive by wire, and Vehicle Stability control, same as Gen 3.
Gen 3 has 160 hp engine, but the rating system changed, making it 156 hp
Gen 3.5 has 180 Hp engine.

#40 of 41 Re: Need a new family car - please help me decide [blueiedgod] by ckcrv

Jan 20, 2010 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jan 20, 2010 10:44 am)
Thanks Blue . I appreciate the info. So I do have the same AWD as all the one's that people have mistakenly called 4 wd. Nice to know what it is that you actually own

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Jul 07, 2011 (10:40 am)

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