1968 Renault 8 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 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 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 66 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 414 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1968 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1968 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault 8 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | 8 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 170 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |