2000 Vauxhall Omega vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 19 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. Both 2000 Vauxhall Omega and 1981 Nissan Leopard are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 438 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, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2000 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2000 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Vauxhall Omega | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
Model | Omega | Leopard |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |