1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 65 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB2 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |