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:
168 HP
174 HP
Torque:
402 NM
403 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
11.4 seconds
Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 6 HP less power than Nissan Navara, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Nissan Navara.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
8.5
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
80 litres
930 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
440'000 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 Nissan Navara engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
30 years
27 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.