1983 Fiat 131 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 Fiat 131. 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 131 | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
