1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1996 Nissan Patrol is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Patrol (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1303 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Consorte | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
