2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 161 kg more than 2005 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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Magnum | Murano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 315 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |