2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Reno is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Suzuki Reno, 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 (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Patrol | Reno |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 55 L |