2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Croma | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
