1973 Nissan Violet vs. 2002 Toyota FXS

To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 29 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 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota FXS weights approximately 340 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, 2002 Toyota FXS (270 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.

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