1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 24 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 675 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 2001 Toyota Brevis 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. 2001 Toyota Brevis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | Brevis |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |