2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 135 L |
