2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour 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 151 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Murano | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 47 L |
