2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
