Toyota 4-Runner 2003 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 251 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota 4-Runner engine produces 16 HP less power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 95 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 226 mm (8.9 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota 4-Runner can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota 4-Runner version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Toyota 4-Runner 2003 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 630'000 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 Toyota 4-Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
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Toyota 4-Runner is smaller. Toyota 4-Runner is 28 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota 4-Runner is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1195 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | no data | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota 4-Runner has 385 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota 4-Runner is 1.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Toyota 4-Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`382 | 3`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 800 | |
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