1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GT | Violet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |