Nissan Patrol vs GAZ-69: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 2024–present
Patrol Y63
- Power
- 313 kW426 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 2,680 kg
GAZ · 1953–1972
GAZ-69
- Power
- 40 kW54 PS
- Top speed
- 90 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Patrol Y63 1 GAZ-69 1
- City GAZ-69 Length: 3,850 mm vs 5,350 mm; Width: 1,750 mm vs 2,030 mm
- Off-road Patrol Y63 Drive and body: Four-wheel drive (4×4) · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Nissan Patrol has more power: 313 kW (426 PS) against 40 kW (54 PS) for GAZ-69. Nissan Patrol is 1,500 mm longer than GAZ-69 (5,350 mm vs 3,850 mm). Nissan Patrol is the older design (from 1951); GAZ-69 arrived in 1953. Nissan Patrol is still in production; GAZ-69 is not. On the catalog figures, the GAZ-69 is the pick for city; the Nissan Patrol is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the GAZ-69 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Patrol Y63 | GAZ-69 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,350 mm210.6 in | 3,850 mm151.6 in −1,500 mm −59.1 in −28.0% |
| Width | 2,030 mm79.9 in | 1,750 mm68.9 in −280 mm −11.0 in −13.8% |
| Height | 1,945 mm76.6 in | 1,950 mm76.8 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.3% |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm121.1 in | 2,300 mm90.6 in −775 mm −30.5 in −25.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Yes |
Difference vs Patrol Y63 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Nissan Patrol | GAZ-69 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Patrol Y63 · 3.5 V6 twin-turbo · petrol · 313 kW (426 PS) | 2.0 · 40 kW (54 PS) |
| Production years | 2024–present | 1953–1972 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Soviet Union (USSR) |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 313 kW (426 PS) 420 hp Better | 40 kW (54 PS) 54 hp |
| Power, all versions | 55–369 kW (75–502 PS) 74–495 hp | 40 kW (54 PS) 54 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 90 km/h 56 mph |
| Power per tonne | 117 kW/t 142 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 3,492 cc · 6 cyl 3.5 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | VR35DDTT | No data |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic | 3-speed manual |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,350 mm 210.6 in | 3,850 mm 151.6 in |
| Width | 2,030 mm 79.9 in | 1,750 mm 68.9 in |
| Height | 1,945 mm 76.6 in | 1,950 mm 76.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm 121.1 in | 2,300 mm 90.6 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,680 kg 5,908 lb | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).