2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Patrol and 2007 Proton Gen were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2007 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 2007 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Proton Gen, 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Nissan | Proton |
| Model | Patrol | Gen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 50 L |
