1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 28 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 97 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 316 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Leopard | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Leopard | 316 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |