2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Murano and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 314 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Murano | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
