2005 Mitsubishi Proudia vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 665 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 Mitsubishi Proudia (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia 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 Mitsubishi Proudia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Proudia | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
