1976 Nissan Violet vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Violet | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Violet | K 70 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |