1994 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 179 kg more than 1994 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Terrano II. (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Terrano II | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Terrano II | Murano |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
