2010 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2011 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2011 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1856 kg more than 2011 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Patrol | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 35 L |
