2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2011 Mazda B4000 is newer by 5 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 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2011 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Murano | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 74 L |
