1996 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 738 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CR-V | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
