1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfa 6 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |