1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 7 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 80 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Zastava |
| Model | Violet | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
