1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 497 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |