1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 28 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 811 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
