2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 285 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.
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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (343 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |