1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1982 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Suzuki Cervo 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 71 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 570 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 1982 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Leopard | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2040 mm |
