1975 Nissan Violet vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1986 Toyota Tercel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Violet | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Violet | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
