Toyota Hiace 1993 vs Nissan Patrol 1997
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Hiace) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Patrol) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 9 HP less power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 95 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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 Toyota Hiace engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 2 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Hiace 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: | 4.95 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.86 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but higher. Toyota Hiace is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 810 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`700 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9600 | |
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