2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. Both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2001 Nissan X-Trail are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V.
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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1490 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
