1975 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda RX-2 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-2 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |