2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
