2006 BMW 116 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 116 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 116 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
