2005 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano 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 37 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 519 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Nissan | Mini |
| Model | Murano | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
