1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 455 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1977 Nissan Violet has automatic transmission and 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Violet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 6C | Violet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |