2001 Nissan Almera vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 465 kg more than 2001 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Almera. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Almera | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Almera | Murano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
