2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 222 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Pathfinder | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
