2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and 2012 Nissan NV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 653 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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 NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano CrossCabriolet | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2013 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1681 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
