1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. 1982 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1982 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 15 | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |