2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1345 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.

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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1985 Nissan Leopard
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Continental Leopard
Year Released 2005 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1769 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1105 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2630 mm


 

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