2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2009 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 833 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Patrol 2009 Nissan Armada
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Patrol Armada
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 156 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.9:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2275 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 106 L


 

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