2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-Z and 2011 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2011 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-Z | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
