1997 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 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, 1997 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 318 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 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW 318 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 BMW 318 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 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 |