2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2011 Nissan Murano and 2011 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 249 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Nissan Murano 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Murano Pathfinder
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Crossover 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 260 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1821 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Length 4823 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1727 mm 1834 mm
Wheelbase Size 2824 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 80 L


 

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