1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 28 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1460 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Violet | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3120 mm |
