2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
