2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1960 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Patrol. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 661 kg more than 1960 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Nissan Patrol. (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1960 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | LR3 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |