2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 178 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 219 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Patrol | Victor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |