2004 Nissan Murano vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 116 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 405 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Murano | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Murano | Stagea |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |