1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 3 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 214 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Stratos | Leopard |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2630 mm |