1965 Steyr 500D vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 625 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 500D 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:
1965 Steyr 500D | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Steyr | Nissan |
Model | 500D | Leopard |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 489 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |