1976 Datsun Violet vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1976 Datsun Violet and 1976 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 996 kg more than 1976 Datsun 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1976 Datsun Violet has manual transmission. 1976 Datsun Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Datsun Violet | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Datsun | Ferrari |
| Model | Violet | 400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |
