1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1600 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
