1987 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
