2005 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 516 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
