1985 Nissan Pulsar vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 28 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 576 kg more than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Pulsar | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pulsar | Juke |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
