1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 270 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Leopard |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |