2006 Lexus LX vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Lexus LX 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 808 kg more than 2006 Lexus LX.
Because 2006 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LX | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LX | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 135 L |
