2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
