1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 911 (170 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 911 weights approximately 55 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, 1982 Porsche 911 (258 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 1982 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Leopard | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
