2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 395 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
| Model | Patrol | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 91 L |
