1995 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Almera. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Nissan Almera. 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 1995 Nissan Almera. 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 (332 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Almera. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Almera | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Almera | Murano |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
