1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 281 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Leopard | GTS |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |