2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 78 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
