2005 BMW 730 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 719 kg more than 1982 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 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
