1971 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 281 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Seven | Violet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
