2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 784 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada 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 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 106 L |
