2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara 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 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Navara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
