1997 Honda Today vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
