2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Patrol and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,757 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 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 2008 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Patrol | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4757 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 45 L |