2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Murano | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Murano | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |