1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 14 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Argento Viva | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |