2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1824 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1983 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
