2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TL weights approximately 328 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL. 2005 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |