2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,757 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1303 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Patrol | Ascona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4757 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |