1997 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 79 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard. 1986 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Leopard |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |