2009 Nissan Murano vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
