2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1970 Triumph TR6
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 244 kg more than 1970 Triumph TR6. 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 (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 1970 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Patrol | TR6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 64 L |
