1982 Nissan Leopard vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Leopard | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Leopard | 505 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |