1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 550 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Leopard | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Leopard | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |