2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Vector M12
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol and 2005 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vector M12 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 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 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Nissan | Vector |
| Model | Patrol | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
