1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 230 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Skyhawk 1982 Nissan Leopard
Make Buick Nissan
Model Skyhawk Leopard
Year Released 1980 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 97 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2630 mm