1988 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 890 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
