1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Argento Viva | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 135 L |
