2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Patrol and 2008 Toyota Aygo 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 201 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1495 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Aygo, 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4757 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 35 L |
