2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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 2004 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2004 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2004 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CR-V | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |