15. Honda CRX
The market for affordable performance models in the early ‘80s was almost fully dominated by Japanese brands. And, the Honda CRX is the perfect example of one of the most memorable cars from that era. Honda built them from 1983 to 1991, basing the CRX on the Civic.
However, it came with a lower and sportier hatchback body and only two seats. Since it was light, nimble and came with precise steering, the CRX was a true sports car. And that’s even with front-wheel drive because it could develop up to 140 HP.