1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 42 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |