1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 348 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Leopard |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |