1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 474 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 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Violet | 1972 AC 428 | |
Make | Nissan | AC |
Model | Violet | 428 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |