1984 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1984 Nissan 300 ZX and 1984 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan 300 ZX | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 300 ZX | Leopard |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |