1986 Lada 2104 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 184 kg more than 1986 Lada 2104. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1986 Lada 2104 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 Lada 2104 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2104 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
