GU - 3.0 Vs 4.2 Diesel

[RJG]

Hey Guys,
First of many questions, please bare with me but I need to know!

Looking at a PDF on the nissan web site the evoloution of the nissan patrol engines. I noticed the out put specs of the 4.2 & 3.0 are not that different.

TD42T 4.2 litre, water cooled,diesel engine, turbo,
114 kw @ 3600 R/min 330 Nm @ 2000 R/min

TD42Ti 4.2 litre, water cooled, turbo diesel, intercooled,
114 kw @ 3600 R/min 360 Nm @ 2000 R/min

ZD30DDTi 3.0 litre, water cooled, turbo diesel, intercooled,
118kw @ 3600 R/Min 354 Nm @ 2000 R/Min

ZD30DDTi 3.0 litre, water cooled, turbo diesel, intercooled, common rail,
118kw @ 3600R/Min 354 Nm @ 2000 R/Min .


I guess what im wondering is how does the ZD30DDTi drive against the TD42T, forget what it says on paper what is the real world experience? Fuel constumption, Overtaking, Towing patricularly up hills , down hill decent (engine braking) etc. The other thing drivability as a daily driver given I have to pass throught he city every day.

Love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Oh, and if any one can tell me which year/series each engine became available that would be a bonus too.

http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/ow...nginetypes.pdf

Cheers
Rob