1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 475 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO 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:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | GTO | Leopard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |