2005 Nissan Murano vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 664 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. 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 2002 Toyota Allion. 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 (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Allion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
