2012 Nissan Micra vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Micra and 2012 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP) has 321 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Micra. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Micra.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Micra. (108 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Micra. 2012 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Micra | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Micra | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1666 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2449 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 98 L |
