1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Zastava 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Zastava |
| Model | Leopard | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
