2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
