1996 Nissan Patrol vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Patrol and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 720 kg more than 1996 Opel Astra.
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 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Patrol | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Patrol | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
