1989 Citroen Axel vs. 1989 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1989 Citroen Axel and 1989 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1989 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen Axel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen Axel | 1989 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Axel | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2980 mm |
