1998 Buick Signia vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Signia | Murano |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
