2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1997 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 790 kg more than 1997 Subaru SVX.
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 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1997 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Patrol | SVX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
