1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 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) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 131 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |