1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulietta | Violet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
