2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 231 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
