2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 73 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.
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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
