2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 135 L |