1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.

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