2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Acura MDX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 265 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 135 L |
