2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 439 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Patrol | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 47 L |
