1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 615 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.

Because 1968 Dodge Polara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Dodge Polara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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