1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
