1988 Nissan Patrol vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1996 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Patrol 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 4 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Impreza. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1996 Subaru Impreza. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Patrol | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Patrol | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
