1982 Nissan Patrol vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 575 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 993 (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Patrol | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Patrol | 993 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
