1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet 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 51 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 254 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Leopard | Violet |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
