1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Leopard | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Leopard | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 304 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 | 1105 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |