2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
