2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Patrol | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |