2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 272 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Murano | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2710 mm |
