1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2003 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Murano weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. 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, 2003 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Step Wagon | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Step Wagon | Murano |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |