1977 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, both 1977 BMW 320 and 1977 Nissan Violet were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 BMW 320 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Violet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |