1983 Nissan Patrol vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 286 kg more than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante.
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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Patrol | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
