2002 Nissan Cima vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2002 Nissan Cima 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 4,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Cima weights approximately 665 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. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Cima 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:
2002 Nissan Cima | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Cima | Leopard |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4498 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |