1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1988 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 11 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Passat (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 190 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.

Because 1977 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Volkswagen Passat (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.

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