2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 3 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Nissan | Jeep |
| Model | Patrol | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 2766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |
