1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 255 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol. 2006 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Lagonda | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 135 L |
