1997 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1982 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Pulsar. 1982 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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