1988 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 22 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Patrol | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
