2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 341 kg more than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard. 1986 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
