2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Patrol | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |