1996 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 434 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Murano |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
