2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 25 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Spark | Leopard |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |