2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Patrol and 2008 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Patrol | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
