2003 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1241 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 135 L |
