2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 214 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Because 2004 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Murano (328 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
