2001 Toyota Soarer vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 112 kg more than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Soarer | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Soarer | Murano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2824 mm |
