2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
