1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1136 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
