1993 Porsche 968 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 12 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 206 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 968 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 968 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |