1989 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 8 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 415 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz S | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | S | Leopard |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |