2000 Mazda 626 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 889 kg more than 2000 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mazda 626 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 626 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |
