2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Atos 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (246 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (57 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 911 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 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 Hyundai Atos. 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 (334 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Atos | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
