2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Quest | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
