2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1999 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan X-Trail (146 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 348 kg more than 1999 Nissan X-Trail.
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 Honda CR-V (341 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. (136 Nm). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1999 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
