1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1974 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1974 Nissan Violet and 1974 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Nissan Violet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 1974 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Nissan | Steyr |
| Model | Violet | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1510 mm |
