1983 Nissan Pulsar vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1668 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Nissan Pulsar | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
Model | Pulsar | LR4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2885 mm |