1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 88 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | Violet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
