2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Patrol | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 55 L |
