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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 245 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 91 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (334 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 | 3496 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |
