2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Murano and 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 35 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 14 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.
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 Nissan Murano (328 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (318 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 73 L |
