1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 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 81 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Leopard | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2601 mm |
