1983 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 164 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1983 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1983 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1983 Land Rover Serie III 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:
| 1983 Land Rover Serie III | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Serie III | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
