2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet weights approximately 273 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
