1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Violet | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
