1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 30 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Patrol | Korando |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2490 mm |
