1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 19 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1957 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1957 Aston Martin DB2 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:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB2 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
