1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1984 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1984 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Lada 1200 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 1974 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Nissan Pulsar (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.

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