2011 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2010 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Premacy. 2011 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Patrol | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
