1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz 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 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 108 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, 2012 Honda Jazz, 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.

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