1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 21 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Nissan | TVR |
Model | Leopard | Tamora |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2753 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |