1985 Nissan Leopard vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 431 kg more than 1985 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard. 1987 Opel Senator 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. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Leopard | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Leopard | Senator |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |