2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Murano 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 57 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 897 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan NV 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 2012 Nissan NV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Murano | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | 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 | 260 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1811 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
