2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8 vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8 and 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 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 5.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 (400 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 (559 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8. (399 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Patrol 4.8 | 2012 Nissan Patrol 5.6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
