2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 550 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.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
