2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2008 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
