2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |
