1997 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
