1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 609 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.
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 Dodge Aspen (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | Violet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |