2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 735 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Murano. 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, 2006 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
