2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1567 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2630 mm |
