1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 8 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. Both 1981 Nissan Leopard and 1989 Peugeot 605 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 130 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.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Leopard | 605 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |