1973 BMW 3 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 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 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Violet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |