1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 6 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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, 1978 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
