1983 Nissan Leopard vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 215 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Leopard | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Leopard | Chevette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |