2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Patrol and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC90.
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 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Patrol | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
