1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
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1984 Nissan Leopard | 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Leopard | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |