2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
