2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Patrol and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner 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 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 65 L |
