2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 446 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Magnum | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
