2005 Nissan Murano vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 164 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
