1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 127 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 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 359 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (76 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 127 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 127 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |