2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |
