1997 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 10 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 73 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
