1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 37 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |