2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 915 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.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
