2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 724 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
