1998 Honda Today vs. 1995 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1995 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
