1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 104 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 2300 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |