1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 156 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1985 Porsche 928 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. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Leopard | 928 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
