2006 Nissan Murano vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
