2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2007 Saturn Vue 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saturn Vue. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Vue. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Patrol | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
