2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Murano and 2007 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback.
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 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano. 2007 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Outback 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 | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
