1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GT | Violet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2460 mm |