2007 Nissan Murano vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 780 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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 (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
