2008 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2008 BMW 740 and 2008 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (255 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 BMW 740.
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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 740 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 135 L |