1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 124 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Violet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
