2004 Honda FR-V vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 159 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda FR-V | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | FR-V | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |