1984 Nissan Pulsar vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 370 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.

Because 2008 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Pulsar.

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