2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1994 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 553 kg more than 1994 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1994 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
