1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Mazda 121 1981 Nissan Leopard
Make Mazda Nissan
Model 121 Leopard
Year Released 1979 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2630 mm


 

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