2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma

To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche Karisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche Karisma would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche Karisma (268 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche Karisma should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol.

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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche Karisma. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche Karisma. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche Karisma has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche Karisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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