2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 57 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
