2006 Nissan Armada vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada 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 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 666 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2826 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
