1983 Nissan Leopard vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Leopard | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Leopard | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
