2006 Nissan Murano vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Crew 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 116 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Nissan Crew. 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 1999 Nissan Crew. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Crew |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
