2005 Mazda Etude vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Etude 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 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Etude (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 747 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Etude | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2662 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
