2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 4 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP) has 246 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2012 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ascari |
| Model | Patrol | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4757 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2636 mm |
