1990 Lada Samara vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Samara weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar.

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, 1983 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara. 1983 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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