1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1985 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 581 kg more than 1985 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. 1994 Lancia Kappa has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Kappa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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