2012 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Patrol and 2012 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. 2012 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Qashqai 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 Patrol | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
