2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
