1973 Honda 145 vs. 1992 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. 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, 1992 Nissan Pulsar (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1992 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 145 | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
