1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 956 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 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Leopard | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |