2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
