1970 Honda Z vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 589 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1970 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Z | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
