1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Peugeot iOn weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet.
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 Peugeot iOn (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Violet | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Violet | iOn |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |