1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 596 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Mark IV | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2630 mm |
