1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1957 Opel Record | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Violet | Record |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |