1985 Nissan Leopard vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Leopard | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | Leopard | 626 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |