1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Violet weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTA | Violet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |