2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 84 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Murano (318 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 73 L |
