1959 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 571 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK VIII | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
