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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 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 106 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 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 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 | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1240 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 |