1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 220 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, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |