2002 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Murano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
