1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 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 Fiat 132 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Violet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |