2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 23 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 260 kg more 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SLK | Leopard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |