2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 140. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1972 Volvo 140. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 140. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Patrol | 140 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
