2002 BMW 760 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 21 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 900 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 760 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |