1998 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 841 kg more than 2006 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota RunX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | RunX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
