1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 400 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, 2012 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Violet | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Violet | 118 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |