2005 Ford Laser vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 486 kg more than 2005 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Laser | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Laser | CR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |