1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 2200 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |