2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Murano and 2006 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 164 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 655 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Murano | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 35 L |
