1989 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Patrol. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Patrol | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2891 mm |
