2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 977 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Tahoe | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
