2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Elantra and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (332 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Elantra | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
