1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Sunbird | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
