1973 Nissan Violet vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Violet | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | Supra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |