2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 122 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-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 Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Cube |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
