1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 32 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Violet | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2970 mm |