1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 833 kg more than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Leopard |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |