2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 364 kg more than 2004 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 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
