2005 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 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 (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
