2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2557 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
