2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Murano | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
