1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 639 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Prius |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
