2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Doblo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 574 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo. 2007 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Doblo | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 231 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
