1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 600 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Violet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |