1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 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, both vehicles can yield 64 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet.
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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 131 | Violet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |