2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Supra. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
