1968 Monteverdi 2000 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 Monteverdi 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Monteverdi 2000 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 330 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 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Nissan |
| Model | 2000 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
