2012 Nissan GT-R 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 GT-R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan GT-R would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 136 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.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan GT-R 2013 Honda CR-V
Make Nissan Honda
Model GT-R CR-V
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 530 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 607 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1737 kg 1601 kg
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1369 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2779 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 58 L


 

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