2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Patrol | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 72 L |
