1968 Nissan Gloria 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 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 102 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Gloria | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Gloria | Leopard |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |