1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 145 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 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Violet | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
