2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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 (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Patrol | Starlet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 40 L |