2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol and 2005 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 960 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4. 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 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Patrol | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 55 L |
