1988 Nissan Patrol vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 737 kg more than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Patrol | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
