2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2009 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Murano | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Murano | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2986 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |