1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Violet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |