2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 21 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 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard. 1985 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Colorado | Leopard |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1769 cc |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |