2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Patrol and 2008 Toyota Yaris 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Yaris, 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 (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
