2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 201 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (334 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
