1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 261 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Chevelle | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
