1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1992 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 912 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |