2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1999 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1999 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Patrol | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
