1959 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
