2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 269 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
