1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 360 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Violet | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Violet | Carlton |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |