1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1981 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1981 Nissan Leopard and 1981 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 234 kg more than 1981 Zastava 2101. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1981 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Nissan | Zastava |
| Model | Leopard | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
