1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 595 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 960 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 |
