2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Nissan President.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3040 mm |
