1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Skyline | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Skyline | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2980 mm |
