2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 93 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | President |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
