1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 745 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Skyline | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Skyline | Murano |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |