2012 Nissan NP300 vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NP300 and 2012 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 269 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2012 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NP300 | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | NP300 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
