2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 6 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano. 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 2010 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
