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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 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 905 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2005 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 135 L |
