1996 BMW 332 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 15 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 455 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 332 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 332 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |