2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Murano weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Frontier | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
