1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Opel Olympia 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 1970 Opel Olympia. 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, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 1982 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia 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.

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