1963 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 515 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven.
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. 1977 Nissan Violet has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Violet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Violet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |