2001 BMW Compact vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 475 kg more than 1985 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard. 1985 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Compact | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
