1981 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1994 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1994 Nissan Pulsar (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1994 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
