1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 264 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Murano |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
