2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 820 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | Murano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5324 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |