1992 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, both 1992 Nissan Pulsar and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 155 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 Vauxhall Carlton 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 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pulsar.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Nissan Pulsar 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Nissan Vauxhall
Model Pulsar Carlton
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2740 mm


 

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