1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Leopard | P4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |