1973 Nissan Violet vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 475 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.

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