2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
