1984 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 5 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.
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, 1978 Toyota Tercel (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Pulsar | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pulsar | Tercel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |