2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | QX56 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
