2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 134 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 723 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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 Toyota Sienna. 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 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Sienna | Patrol |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2062 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |