2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 49 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. 1985 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2002 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2002 Daihatsu Terios 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.
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2002 Daihatsu Terios | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Terios | Leopard |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |