2012 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Patrol and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 100 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Patrol | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
