2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 166 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
