2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 497 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. 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 Nissan Murano (315 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
