1999 Kia Sephia vs. 1994 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1999 Kia Sephia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. Both 1999 Kia Sephia and 1994 Nissan Pulsar are equipped with a 1,594 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sephia. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Kia Sephia. 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, 1999 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sephia | 1994 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sephia | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
