1986 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1986 Nissan Pulsar and 1986 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Nissan Pulsar | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pulsar | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |