2007 Nissan Murano vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Capa 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 134 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 790 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. 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 1998 Honda Capa. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 1998 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Murano | Capa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
