2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Murano 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 (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. (232 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2008 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
