1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. 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 66 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Nissan Leopard 1959 Vauxhall Victor
Make Nissan Vauxhall
Model Leopard Victor
Year Released 1981 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1508 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1194 kg 939 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2550 mm


 

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