1998 Audi A3 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1998 Audi A3 and 1998 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Audi A3. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1998 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A3. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A3 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
