2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano CrossCabriolet | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1681 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
