2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet weights approximately 178 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (336 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Murano CrossCabriolet |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2013 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1681 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2824 mm |