1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Violet | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
