2003 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Murano weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Murano | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Murano | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
