1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 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 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
