2007 Nissan Murano vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera 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 83 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera. 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 1996 Nissan Primera. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera. 2007 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Primera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
