2005 Honda That vs. 1985 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 20 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 1,268 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Pulsar (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That 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, 1985 Nissan Pulsar (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That 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. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 1985 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | That | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1268 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
