2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 964 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
