1996 Toyota Century vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 620 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Century | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Century | Leopard |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |