1996 Nissan Patrol vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Patrol and 1996 Proton 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Patrol (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 892 kg more than 1996 Proton 400. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Patrol | 1996 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Proton |
| Model | Patrol | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
