2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Safari 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 191 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Murano | Safari |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2660 mm |
