1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2005 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tazz (180 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tazz weights approximately 4 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.

Because 1974 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tazz.

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