2004 Peugeot 907 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 is newer by 23 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 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 907 weights approximately 206 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, 2004 Peugeot 907 (214 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Peugeot 907 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2004 Peugeot 907 has manual transmission. 2004 Peugeot 907 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:

2004 Peugeot 907 1981 Nissan Leopard
Make Peugeot Nissan
Model 907 Leopard
Year Released 2004 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5892 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 214 Nm 170 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2630 mm


 

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