1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 335 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Violet | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |