Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
231 HP
168 HP
Torque:
550 NM
402 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.3 seconds
n/a seconds
Nissan Navara engine produces 63 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200.
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder
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.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Nissan Navara 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.
Nissan Navara 2010 3.0 engine: The V9X engine stands out due to its unusual 65-degree V-angle. It features a lightweight cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with hydraulic lifters, a variable geometry turbocharger, and a chain-driven timing ... More about Nissan Navara 2010 3.0 engine
