2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1997 Rover 800
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 800 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 955 kg more than 1997 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 1997 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Patrol | 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |
