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:
174 HP
168 HP
Torque:
403 NM
402 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.4 seconds
n/a seconds
Nissan Navara engine produces 6 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200.
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:
27 years
30 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano
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.
