2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Murano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
