1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 124 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, 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, 1978 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Violet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |