2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Pulsar. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1270 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
