1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 295 kg more than 1985 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Pontiac GTO | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 366 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
