1983 Nissan Leopard vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1983 Nissan Leopard and 1983 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Commodore. 1983 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Leopard | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Leopard | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
