1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 344 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Violet | 244 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
