2009 BMW 328 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |