2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 902 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Patrol | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1373 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
