1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 655 kg more than 1988 Citroen CX.
Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2980 mm |
