2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 557 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.
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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
