2003 Pontiac Aztek vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Aztek | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Aztek | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 58 L |
