2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP) has 179 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 509 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Nissan | Lotus |
Model | Patrol | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 433 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 86 L |