1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 130 | Violet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |