1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1985 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1985 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, both vehicles can yield 96 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1985 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
