2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. (248 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 283 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Murano | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
