2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 227 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 2412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |