1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 6 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 300 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Violet | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
