1981 Toyota Celica vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1981 Toyota Celica and 1981 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Celica | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Celica | Leopard |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |