2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 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, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 506 kg more than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra. 2011 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 2385 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 80 L |
