2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Patrol | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |