1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Violet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 LM | Violet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |