2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R and 2012 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 54 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | GT-R | Murano |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |
