1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 420 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Violet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
