1981 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1981 Audi 80 and 1981 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 80 (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Audi 80.
Because 1981 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1981 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1981 Audi 80 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:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 80 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
