2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Murano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |