2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2005 Jaguar XKR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XKR | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
