1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 31 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Leopard | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Leopard | Nano |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2753 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |
