2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 442 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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 Subaru Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Patrol | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |