2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima 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. Both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Nissan Murano are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | Murano |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
