1984 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1984 Nissan Pulsar and 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 290 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Nissan Pulsar | 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Pulsar | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |