1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrol | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2860 mm |
