2006 Nissan Murano vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (444 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 630 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
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, 1986 Peugeot 205 (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Murano | 205 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |
