1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 736 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 62 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Violet | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
