2008 Tata Indigo vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo 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 Tata Indigo | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Tata | Nissan |
Model | Indigo | Leopard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |