2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 426 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CR-V | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |