1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 254 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Aurelia | Violet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
