2012 Nissan Xterra vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 155 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Xterra | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 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 | 2000 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
