1972 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
