1997 Nissan Primera vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 400 kg more than 1997 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Primera | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Primera | Murano |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
