1958 GAZ M20 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 GAZ M20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 GAZ M20 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard.

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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1958 GAZ M20 has manual transmission. 1958 GAZ M20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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