1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 14 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Violet | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Violet | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1427 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |