1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 380 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 Avanti Avanti (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Leopard |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |