2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester 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 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1994 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
