1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1996 Honda Today 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 67 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
