1983 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1988 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1988 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 465 kg more than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Campagnola | 1988 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Campagnola | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
