2009 Nissan Murano vs. 1987 Nissan Mid4
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Mid4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Mid4 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Mid4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 38 kg more than 1987 Nissan Mid4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Mid4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 1987 Nissan Mid4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Mid4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
