1985 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Pulsar (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1985 Nissan Pulsar (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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