1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 562 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 1700 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |