1984 Nissan Patrol vs. 1984 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, both 1984 Nissan Patrol and 1984 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Nova.

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