1973 Nissan Violet vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 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 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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 (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Violet | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
