1997 Nissan Patrol vs. 1997 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1997 Nissan Patrol and 1997 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Patrol (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 728 kg more than 1997 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Impreza 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, 1997 Nissan Patrol (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Patrol | 1997 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Patrol | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
