2000 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 368 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Murano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
