1978 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1987 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1987 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep (102 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 552 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1987 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1987 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Jeep | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |
