2005 Honda Life vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Murano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |