2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 536 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
