2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 135 L |
