1988 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1988 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Civic. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1988 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
