2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 1973 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
