2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Patrol and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Patrol | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
