2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Aspen would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Aspen | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 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 | 57 L | 98 L |
