2012 Nissan Armada 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 Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 868 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Armada | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 58 L |
