Fuel consumption comparison 4.7l V8 toyo,& 4.8L Nissan?

Axle,

The Old Boy has a 4.8 Datsun running the old style "mixer" LPG and it uses about 20-22L/100km on LPG around town.

I used it to tow a 16 foot van, flogging the living daylights out of it and it used 31/100km.

Brilliant tow vehicle, has a better spread of torque for towing than the Tojo.

Cheers,
Jim.

There is almost 10% difference in favour of the Toyoto when comparing same spec (Automatics) , the Patrol has about an almost 10% torque & power advantage instead.

My 4800 patrol is a manual and has delivered approx 16.5lt/100km over 170,000km.

Not that it matters much as fuel is only some 20% of total running costs

G'day Axle,

I bought my Patrol knowing it would be a heavy fuel user and the worst figures I've achieved has been 3.2K/Ltr towing a heavy camper on Fraser. I didn't buy mine for economy though I bought it for capability and on that basis it has not let me down. My previous vehicles were under powered and as I was planning to tow and go to remote places I wanted the comfort of knowing that lack of power was not going to be my undoing.

I suppose it really is a question about what is most important to you. My priority was an additional feeling of safety when going remote.

Kind regards

Hi Axle

I have a 4.7 L V8, Dad had a 4.8 L Nissan before he passed away recently.

Gee his Nissan was heavy on petrol compared to mine, I also have mine on LPG.

Also, there is a comfort and performance level between the two vehicles in question.

Regards