1981 Nissan Patrol vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Because 1981 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Patrol | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
