2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 720 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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 (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Patrol | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2615 mm |
