1983 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1983 Nissan Pulsar and 1983 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Ascona (74 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Ascona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Pulsar | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Pulsar | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
