1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | E-Type | Leopard |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |