2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Murano and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (399 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Murano | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Murano | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |