1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 541 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 2006 Porsche 911 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. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Leopard | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |