2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 6 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Patrol | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 66 L |