1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1980 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 355 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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans 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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1980 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Leopard | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
