2008 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Murano | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Murano | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 278 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
