2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1457 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Patrol (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2412 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
