1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
