1989 Nissan Patrol vs. 2009 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2009 Nissan Livina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 746 kg more than 2009 Nissan Livina.
Because 1989 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Patrol | 2009 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Livina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
