2013 Honda CR-Z vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-Z and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-Z. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Honda CR-Z | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CR-Z | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2435 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |