2005 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Murano and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |
