1997 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 769 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Patrol | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2826 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1435 mm |