1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 18 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 125 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mahindra | Nissan |
Model | CL | Leopard |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |