2012 Nissan Juke vs. 1991 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 241 kg more than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Juke | 1991 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Juke | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
