1956 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 346 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Aceca | Leopard |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 226 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |