1992 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1992 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 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 135 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. 1992 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Vauxhall Carlton | 1992 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
Model | Carlton | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |