2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1986 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 388 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1986 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
