2008 BMW 116 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 116 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |