Lexus LX 1998 vs Nissan Patrol 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 18.4 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 104 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 182 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 8.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Patrol gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan Patrol engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Lexus LX is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 10 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage space. Lexus LX has 64 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9200 | |
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