1963 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Aceca weights approximately 19 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Aceca | Violet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |