1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Brava and 1996 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Patrol (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 812 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1996 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Brava | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Brava | Patrol |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |