2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 99 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2740 mm |
