2009 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |