2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 259 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
