2003 Holden Astra vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Astra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Astra | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Astra | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
