2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 494 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Titan | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |