1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Nissan Violet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Violet | Venza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
