1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 754 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.
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1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |